https://open.spotify.com/playlist/783WbiSh7cOnfnVBdT7hIQ?si=4ceed42fa96047f0 The yearly ritual of counting down the hours to Dec. 1 has come to a close: Spotify Wrapped is here. After a year of late night listens, bedtime bops and tear-jerking tunes,...

This week, Northern Star writers choose songs from the most exuberant genre of music: musicals.   Sarah’s picks: Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton - “Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)” La La Land Cast - “Someone In...

  Angelina’s Picks  Reba McEntire - “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia”  Jason Michael Carroll - “Alyssa Lies”  Keith Urban - “Days Go By”  Reba McEntire is a Queen of country music and has a whole playlist...

From artists cheating on their wives to attempting to assassinate presidents, this week holds some of the best songs by problematic singers.  Angelina’s picks: Justin Timberlake - “Cry Me a River”   The 1975, Matty Healy - “Love...

It’s not Halloween season without the songs that complete the holiday. Here is a compilation of songs for the frightful season.  Caleb’s picks:  Little Nell, Patricia Quinn, Richard O’Brien - "Time Warp"  Alanna Ubach, Antonio...

For some spice and surprising changes, take a listen to some of these cover songs of well-known tracks. Nick’s picks: Fugees - “Killing Me Softly With His Song” Patti Smith - “Gloria” The Wild Reeds - “I Think We’re Alone...

Feel like you're dancing the night away at a city nightclub with these upbeat, techno tracks.   Jonathan’s picks: Superflight - “Outline” Miami Nights 1984 - “New Tomorrow” LeBrock - “Call Me” Released on...

For heartbreaks and breakdowns, here are a compiled list of songs guaranteed to make you cry. Nick’s picks: Odie Leigh - “Double Shift” Big Thief - “Vampire Empire” Fiona Apple - “I Know” Starting with a warm fuzzy buzz,...

Nick’s picks: Bob Dylan - “I Was Young When I Left Home” Bob Dylan - “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” Bob Dylan - “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” Any music critic worth their salt will sing the praises of Bob Dylan...

September is Hispanic Heritage Month; and in celebration of everything that is Hispanic, here are some songs that are rich in Latin voices.  Nick’s picks: João Gilberto, Stan Getz, Antônio Carlos Jobim - “Doralice” Kali Uchis -...

The 1980's were a time of leg warmers, mullets and big sunglasses. Here's some music that reflects the tubular decade. Sarah’s picks Bruce Springsteen - “Dancing In the Dark” Prince - “When Doves Cry” Billy Joel - “We Didn’t...

This week's playlist are songs that make you want to put on your headphones and get away from the troubles of school. Nick’s picks Prince - “I Wanna Be Your Lover” Gladys Knight & The Pips - “Midnight Train to Georgia” Aretha...